All of the following are true of observational data EXCEPT:
A) Observational measures tend to have good construct validity
B) Observational measures cannot be used in making causal claims
C) Observational measures can be used in frequency claims
D) Observational measures tend to provide richer information than survey data
E) None of the above are true

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While observational data can be used to support causal claims, they cannot establish causality on their own. Therefore, statement B is the only incorrect option, as the other statements are true of observational data.

All of the Following Are True of Observational Data EXCEPT